City Council Minutes 06-14-1976
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
June 14,
- 7:30 P. M.
Members present: Denton Eric son, Stanley Hall, Dick
Martie, Gen Walters.
Member absent:
Con Johnson
Vacation of Streets in
1. Public Hearin
Lauring Plat.
As a part of the 1976-1 Impr vement Project, an easement
is necessary through a propo ed plat of Mr. Roy Lauring.
Mr. Lauring requested the ci
through his plat and he woul
easement. The easement runs
road through the plat which
by Howard Dahlgren, city pla
June 14, 1976).
y vacate all streets running
be willing to grant the
along an entirely new proposed
as been reviewed and recommended
nero (See supplement #1 -
Because of the freeway, the orth-south streets would
have little or no use and th one east-west street to be
vacated will have little use once the proposed new road
is completed. Additionally, Mr. Lauring requested (1)
the city deed him a small triangle portion (less than
1,000 square feet), (2) the city to finance future street
and utility improvements (as opposed to requiring immediate
payment) and (3) his total ost for proceeding with sub-
division plat not exceed $9 0.00 which is the deposit fee
for application for subdivi ion plats or $20 per acre.
This would eliminate the pa k dedication requirement of
10% of land of equivalent v lue of $32,750.00.
A motion was made by Walter
carried to vacate all stree
plat and deed the land to M
also deed to him for $1.00
less than 1,000 sq. feet.
The consensus of the counci
park dedication. Requireme
value when the proposed pla
2. Public Hearing - Variance t
a Manufacturin Concern in I
, second by Hall and unanimously
s running through Mr. Lauring's
. Roy Lauring for $1.00 and
he small triangle portion of
was to not eliminate the
t of 10% of land or equivalent
is accepted.
Allow a Stora e Garage for
B-3 (Highway Business) Zone.
Mr. Hugo Hillstrom requestel the city council grant him a
variance to a 16' x 30' stdrage addition to his present
structure for Electro-Industries, Inc. along State Highway
#25. Since the area is no zoned industrial, a variance
was needed for any additio s to a non-conforming use such
as a manufacturing concern.
Regular Meeting of City Council
June 14, 1976 - cont'd.
A motion was made by Walters, second by Martie and un-
animously carried to approve a variance to build a 16'
x 30' temporary storage shed with the stipulation that
the building variance will be reviewed at the termination
of Electro-Industries lease agreement on Dec. 31, 1977.
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3. Discussion and Review of Possible Minnesota State Highway
Improvements along Hwy. #25 by Riverside Parks.
Mr. Dave Smilanick of the MN. State Highway Dept in
Brainerd discussed several improvements planned along and
near the Riverside Parks.
The following improvements would be done by the bridge
maintenance crews rather than on a contract basis:
1. Install sidewalk from W. River St. to the bridge.
2. Repair bridge abuttment and install a chain link
fence under bridge.
3. Remove steps by bridge leading to W. Bridge Park.
The city is expected to maintain the new sidewalk, but
the State will assume all costs of improvements. Expected
completion date is August 1, 1976.
4. Consideration of Adopting Resolution Accepting Grant Funds
for the Step I Facilities Plan.
A motion was made by Hall, second by Martie and unanimously
carried to adopt resolution accepting a State of MN.
grant for 15% ($15,405.00) of total Step I Facilities
Plan cost. (See resolution #1976-12).
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5. Consideration of Rezoning a Parcel in Block D, Upper
Monticello for a Chiropractic Office.
Dr. Kasper requested the rezoning of a parcel 65' x 76'
located in Block D from R-B to B-4 for a chiropractic office.
The purpose behind the rezoning request is that in a B-4
(Regional Business) there are no lot size requirements
or set-back requirements, whereas a R-B (Residential
Business) zone requires a minimum lot size of 10,000 sq.
ft. and set-back requirements which would prohibit the
use of this lot for the kind of development Dr. Kasper is
proposing.
Dr. Kasper also requested that parallel parking be allowed
in front of his lot. Currently, no parking exists on
approximately one half of the Jot frontage.
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The Planning Commission
request and recommended
a public hearing on this
val of the rezoning request.
Regular Meeting of City
June 14, 1976 - cont'd.
Motion was made by Martie, s cond by Hall and unanimously
carried to approve the rezon'ng of the 65' x 76' parcel
from R-B to B-4. (See Zonin! Ordinance amendment 8-15-75
#14).
Walters made a motion,
carried to approve the
building permit and to allow
not obstruct the exiting of
by Martie and unanimously
ation by Dr. Kasper for a
parallel parking if it does
fighting equipment.
6. Consideration of Mr. Jim Bo
the City of Monticello.
Mr. Jim Boyle discussed with the council his desire to
have approximately 600 acres annexed into the city of
Monticello. His proposed de elopment would consist of
approximately 400 acres of r sidential and 200 acres of
commercial property.
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Dick Knutson, of McCombs-Knu
firm, discussed the proposed
is proposed to be developed
residential construction stR
of 1976. Approximately 300
be developed, along with a 9
son consulting engineering
development. The project
ver 5 years with initial
ting as early as the fall
orne sites would eventually
hole golf course.
A representative of Prestige Homes, indicated his desire
to construct residential horn, Mr. Boyle's development.
Mr. Jim Metcalf, attorney fo Mr. Boyle, stated that plans
are under way on preparing a petition for annexation,
which will be submitted to t e township for their approval,
and if necessary, to the Mun'cipal Commission.
Council consensus was basically in favor of the annexation,
but many questions were rais d by council members as to
possible additional costs th city would incur as a
result of annexation.
A motion was made by Walters, second by Martie and un-
animously carried to table a, y action on proposed annex-
ation request for one month 0 enable the city's consult-
ing engineers to complete a feasibility report on possible
sewer and water extensions t Mr. Boyle's property and
determine some of the possile effects this annexation
would have on the city of Mo ticello.
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Regular Meeting of City Council
June 14, 1976 - cont'd.
7. Presentation of Audit Report for the Year Ended Dec. 31, 1975.
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Mr. Robert Mosford, of the CPA firm of Gruys, Johnson,
Mosford & Assoc., reviewed the 1975 audit with council
members. Martie made a motion, seconded by Hall and
unanimously carried to accept the audit report for the
year ended December 31, 1975.
8. Appointment of Joint Fire Board Representative.
A motion was made by Hall, second by Martie and un-
amously carried to appoint Rick Wolfsteller as the city's
representative to the Joint (3) Man Fire Board.
9. Consideration of Special Joint Meeting with the Civic
Center Commission.
The Civic Center Commission would like to meet in a joint
session with the city council to review and up-date the
council on its findings to date.
Among the items to be discussed will be recommendations of
square footage of building, possible site selection,
review of costs and budget, along with selecting a date
for a referendum.
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Council consensus was to holda joint meeting with the
Civic Center Commission and architect on Tuesday, June
29, 1976.
10. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit for a 4 Family
Dwelling by J. W. Miller.
J. W. Miller proposed a 4 unit apartment at the north-
west corner of 4th Street and Minnesota, Block 27, Lot 5.
Since this is in an R-2 zoning district, a conditional
use permit was necessary under our zoning ordinances.
It would appear that all provisions of the current
ordinances are adhered to except a setback variance
would be necessary for a side yard requirement since it
is on a corner lot. The variance would be 8'. The
apartment complex is 3,744 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms each, and
has 4 garages.
11. Consideration of Issuing a 3.2 Off-Sale License to
John's Discount Foods.
Martie made a motion, second by Hall and unanimously
carried to approve the issuance of a 3.2 license to
John's Discount Foods.
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Regular Meeting of City Council
June 14, 1976 - cont'd.
12. Presentation of Civil
Doug Pitt, Monticello Civil
the Civil Defense Emergency
Plan,
efense Director, reviewed
Ian with the city council.
If adopted, the emergency pI n is the first step nec-
essary when applying for any grants for civil defense
equipment, etc.
Martie made a motion, second by Hall and unanimously
carried to adopt the Civil D fense Emergency Plan as
presented.
13. Review of Final Pa
Motion was made by Walters,
carried to pay all 10% retai
tracts with the exception of
supplement 6-14-76 #2).
The council then discussed w
an effort to resolve the car
in the new liquor store. Co
that the carpet installation
settlement offer should be m
Hall then entered a motion,
animously carried to offer K
price only, with no allowanc
due to inferior workmanship.
sts on Li uor Store Construction.
econd by Hall and unanimously
ages on construction con-
Kjellberg's Carpet. (See
at procedures to take in
et installation problem
sensus of the council was
was not satisfactory and a
de.
econded by Walters and un-
ell berg Carpet invoice
for carpet installation
14. The minutes of the City Coun il held on May 24, May 25
and June 2, 1976 stand appro ed as read.
Motion by Walters, second by Hall and unanimously carried
to adjourn.
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Rick Wolfste er
Adm. Asst.
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